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Make or Break – 10 Pumas Under Pressure in 2025

2025 may be a make or break year for a number of Argentine players. Felipe Contepomi handed seven players their first test caps in 2024 and more may follow in 2025. His team selections came with less experienced players receiving opportunities across a range of positions. Below is a look …

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Australia 2027 downsized from Rugby World Cup 2003

Australia 2027 is to be an expanded Rugby World Cup from 20 to 24 competitors. This will not mean more host venues or cities, however, as the tournament is to be downsized to have eight host cities with Sydney hosting matches in two stadiums. This is a reduction compared to …

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Peñarol Sign Felipe Etcheverry from Miami Sharks

Peñarol have signed Felipe Etcheverry. In doing so the Uruguayan fly half returns for Super Rugby Americas 2025 from the Miami Sharks. Etcheverry played for the Floridian Major League Rugby (MLR) franchise in the 2024 season. The 28-year-old Etcheverry is an important player for Uruguay. He was the starting Teros …

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Seven Americas Rugby Wishes for 2025

The New Year begins with plenty to look forward to and also plenty to wish for. This article has a quick look into different areas of rugby involving the Americas that would be desirable in 2025. Are they possible or simply wishful thinking? Perhaps a mixture. So, the Seven Americas …

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Pampas 2025 Roster Features Three Pumas

Juan Manuel Leguizamón’s roster has been confirmed for Super Rugby Americas 2025. The Buenos Aires side, Los Pampas, is one of three Argentine franchises in the South American professional league. Leguizamón’s roster contains a combination of youth and experience; there are three Pumas in addition to many to have played …

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Retirement call from Eagles captain Greg Peterson

Men’s Eagles captain Greg Peterson has announced his retirement from professional rugby. The 33-year-old lock, an imposing figure who stands a lofty 6’8″ (2.04m), steps away after a decade of wearing the USA jersey and 51 tests all told, which included selection the 2015 and 2019 World Cups. He took …

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Americas Tries in Round 2 of Challenge Cup

Americas players were try-scorers over the weekend in Europe. Round two of the Challenge Cup saw players from Argentina and Canada scoring tries. Tries from Americas players took place from players representing teams who play in  the United Rugby Championship (URC) and France’s Top 14. Argentine loose head prop Rodrigo …

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